The e-CAM51_USB camera module supports GPIO and microphone with an integrated analog-to-digital converter (ADC). It does not require specific drivers since it is compliant with USB Video Class (UVC) and USB Audio Class (UAC).

Most of these features are supported via the standard UVC protocol providing good applications interoperability on Linux and Windows. Some e-CAM51_USB features such as GPIO control, Auto and manual focus control, are supported through UVC Extension Unit interface.

Here are the USB camera module key features:

e-CAM52_5640_MOD 5.0 MP auto focus camera module

Plug-and-Play setup in Windows and Linux

Built-in microphone with 16 bit PCM support

4 general purpose pins

Two user configurable GPIOs (one input and one output)

Predefined GPIO input for still image capture

Predefined GPIO input for flip/mirror

Up to 30 fps for VGA

Temperature range: 0° to +50°C stable image

Operating voltage: 5V ± 250mV

Power requirements: 400 mA (max)

Supports Windows 7, Windows XP, Linux (In development)

Dimensions : 71mm x 13mm x 7.8mm

You can watch the video below to see the device capabilities with e-CAMView, a Windows sample application for Video Preview and Still Capture.

The company said samples will be available in mid-June 2012. You can get further details on e-CAM51_USB page.